Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune

With Kyle Neptune out, who’s next to coach Villanova? Here are some candidates to watch.
The Villanova job is still a desirable one, and the school’s administration will likely cast a wide net, but the search will have a needed sense of urgency.
Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearances
Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run in which he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright but failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
Kyle Neptune fired as head coach at Villanova after 3 seasons
Although Neptune was given the unenviable task of filling the shoes of a coach who led Villanova to two national championships and four Final Fours, he struggled almost immediatel
Kyle Neptune was overwhelmed as Villanova’s head coach. The Wildcats need a dynamic leader.
College basketball has changed since Jay Wright's national championship teams. Villanova needs to change as well.
Is ‘The Villanova Way’ over? After Kyle Neptune’s firing, storied program at a crossroads
One of college basketball’s most tradition-rich programs is at a critical juncture, both in where it will go and how it will look.
Villanova fires Kyle Neptune after three seasons. Where will the Wildcats turn next?
Villanova has fired head men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three disappointing seasons. John Fanta explains why and lists potential candidates for the job.
Report: Kyle Neptune Fired as Villanova MCBB HC After 3 Seasons, 54-47 Record
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Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 seasons, failing to reach the NCAA tournament
The Kyle Neptune era at Villanova is over. The Wildcats have fired their head coach, the school announced Saturday. The move comes after they fell to UConn in the Big East tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, which all but ensured the team would miss the NCAA tournament for a third straight season.
Sources: Kyle Neptune dismissed as head coach at Villanova
Villanova has fired men's basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN. An official announcement could come as early as Saturday afternoon. Neptune, who replaced Jay Wright following the Hall of Famer's retirement in 2022,
Villanova fires Kyle Neptune: Jay Wright's successor failed to make Big Dance in three years as program dipped
Villanova has missed the past three NCAA Tournaments after making the Final Four in Wright's finale in 2021-22
Villanova fires Kyle Neptune after three seasons, no NCAA Tournament appearances
Neptune went 54-47 during his tenure at Villanova, and no NCAA Tournament appearances. His firing comes a day after the ...
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Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years, no NCAA Tournament appearances
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